Rent La Val's Subterranean
An intimate, underground performance space in Berkeley
About "The Sub"
La Val’s Subterranean Theatre (“The Sub”) is a 45-seat underground performance space and the artistic home of Theatre Lunatico.
Since establishing our residency here in 2017, La Val’s has been a nexus for the local community near La Val’s and for our greater Bay Area theatre community. A place to gather ideas, dialogue, and meet people in an intimate professional venue, teaching facility, and space to experience, create, and collaborate.
The theatre is available to rent between 10am–10pm.
Venue Specifications
Cozy, Intimate, Black Box
Stage dimensions: 15.5’ x 11’ 8” = 180 sq ft
Modified thrust stage with riser seating on two sides
Not ADA-Accessible
45 Seats (seating fixed/not modular)
Stage floor: masonite sprung wood floor
Backstage area/dressing room separated by stage curtain & wall
No Amplified Music
Sound System
Lighting Equipment
Bathroom is located upstairs in the pizzeria
Renter supplies stage manager, house manager and crew
Rental Rates
La Val’s Rental Pricing for Non-Profits or Community Arts Use:
Studio Rehearsals (minimum of 2 hours; work lights only): $28/hour
Studio Classes/Workshops (minimum of 2 hours; work lights only): $40/hour
Staged Readings (minimum of 2 hours; work lights only): $40/hour
Performances (includes lighting, sound, use of booth): $325/performance
Performance weekend (3 shows): $860
Security Deposit for theater use for performances: $350
La Val’s Rental Pricing for Corporate Events or Film Shoots:
Classes/Workshops/Meetings: $60/hour
Film shoots: $125/hour
Events (no food or beverages allowed): $550
Security Deposit for theater use for film shoots or events: $550
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Please keep in mind you will need to provide your own insurance (a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability) to rent.
Amplified music is NOT allowed in the space.
We will only be able to hold the space for theatre companies that have submitted their paperwork and deposit. This is the best way for us to make sure that we keep Theatre Lunatico running and continue to make the La Val’s Subterranean space available for other theatre companies.
For more information, please contact us at lunaticorentals@gmail.com.
How to Book Our Space
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